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Posted by: 7391420 Mar 20 2004, 10:36 AM

I'm trying to attach a cd changer (w-fm modulator) to the stock radio on my 73. The two wires I need to attach are,

1. wire from the changer to the ignition terminal, so that it gets power when the car is turned on

2. wire to a terminal that always has power going to it...

where do I find these terminals? what would you all recommend? I am thinking that I shouldn't just splice into the existing electrial connection to the radio, but I haven't done this kind of thing before so I'm not really sure where to attach these wires! Help!

Posted by: vsg914 Mar 20 2004, 10:43 AM

Attach the wire that needs to be on the ignition circuit to the back of the fuse block where the radio hooks up. The Always on wire, can attach to a fuse that is always on. If you have a new style stereo (one with a digital clock), it already has those connections that you can splice into.

Posted by: vsg914 Mar 20 2004, 10:45 AM

BTW, always turn the changer off before killing the ignition.

Posted by: 7391420 Mar 20 2004, 11:24 AM

Isn't the wire that attaches to the radio always on? I can turn the radio on without having a key in the ignition?

Posted by: Malmz Mar 20 2004, 11:35 AM

Posted by: vsg914 Mar 20 2004, 11:37 AM

Malmz is correct. The radio should connect to a switched fuse.

Malmz, your avatar sucks as bad as hung does

Posted by: 7391420 Mar 20 2004, 11:54 AM

ok,

I just pulled off the fuse pannel, so given that the yellow wire coming off the radio is plugged into a socket that allows it to run all the time, should I use this one for the "always on" and if so, where on the fuse pannel should I connect the other wire ?

-Adam

Posted by: Malmz Mar 20 2004, 11:56 AM

Posted by: Malmz Mar 20 2004, 11:58 AM

Malmz, your avatar sucks as bad as hung does

Posted by: 7391420 Mar 20 2004, 12:22 PM

Thanks for the help,

I will hook up the always on wire to the terminal where the radio is connected, and then find another terminal for the other one, I am assuming that I can just pick an empty terminal and attach to it?

Posted by: vsg914 Mar 20 2004, 12:28 PM

Adam,Yep, that should do it. make sure the key is off when plugging in the wire.

Malmz. ok, but don't expect to get any of my money!

Posted by: 7391420 Mar 20 2004, 04:28 PM

Once again the club comes through!

I finished the install, tidy'ed up all the wires, and fireed her up and it works really well.

FYI-I used a pioneer 6 disk changer with an fm modulator, with remote. I have the origional Blaupunkt, I think it is the Frankfurt, and new pioneer speakers. The sound is surprisingly good, not new car good but considering a 30yr old radio, it works very well.

If anyone is interested in pics I'll post them

Posted by: McMark Mar 20 2004, 05:47 PM

Who isn't interested in pics.

It's a GIVEN!!!



And finally....

Posted by: Malmz Mar 20 2004, 07:34 PM

Who isn't interested in pics.

It's a GIVEN!!!



And finally....

Posted by: 7391420 Mar 21 2004, 09:03 AM

Here's the Pics

Thanks again!

-Adam


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Posted by: 7391420 Mar 21 2004, 09:04 AM

oops,

I cant figure out how to post multiple...here's another try,


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Posted by: 7391420 Mar 21 2004, 09:04 AM

one more


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Posted by: 7391420 Mar 21 2004, 09:05 AM

front trunk mount


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Posted by: 7391420 Mar 21 2004, 09:07 AM

wires tidy'd up


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Posted by: vsg914 Mar 21 2004, 09:17 AM

Your welcome Adam. I mounted mine on the bulkhead. Still need to tidy up the rats nest of wires. Hmmm, maybe a good project for today. No 914's in the shop this weekend cept mine.


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